GAME REPORT

Schio Into The Final Eight

Laura Macchi was outstanding in the huge upset Beretta-Famila sprung against the defending champions

Beretta-Famila Schio beat Perfumerias Avenida in overtime on Friday night in Italy to ensure the EuroLeague Women will have a new champion.

Fresh off their upset win in Salamanca, Spain, Schio returned to Italy and prevailed 82-72.

Schio had an opportunity to go in front with 23 seconds to go in regulation but Laura Macchi made just one of two free-throws and that gave Perfumerias an opportunity to win.

But the hosts' Liron Cohen drew a charge from Marta Xargay and got the ball back.

Macchi then attempted to win the game with a last-second jumper but was off target.

In the overtime, though, Beretta-Famila started well with two Janel McCarville jump shots.

Fouled on the second, she sank the free-throw for a 73-68 lead.

Erika De Souza replied with a basket for Avenida and then Dewanna Bonner made just one of two free-throws to leave the visitors behind by two.

Macchi went to the other end and scored and then McCarville followed suit with a jumper for a 77-71 Schio lead.

Lucas Mondelo's side got no closer than six points the rest of the way.

Schio were led by Macchi's 24 points while McCarville had 21 along with 11 rebounds.

Cohen chipped in 17 points and a team-high five assists while Cheryl Ford had nine boards to go with her six points.

Avenida got 22 points and 17 rebounds from Bonner.

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COACH QUOTES

Quotes Beretta-Famila vs. Perfumerias Avenida

Schio head coach Maurizio Lasi"I'm so happy to play final 8 with this great team I manage. Thanks to my player, to Beretta Schio president and the board to help us to make this dream come true. Thanks to our fans that supported us in this tough game. Salamanca is a great hard wich play very good basketball and this make me more proud of my players."

Schio player Raffaella Masciadri"Of course this is a dream come true: last year we lost against Sparta&K, who were European champions. Tonight we played aganist one of the most important basketball teams in Europe and we did it. Now we need to work to arrive in Istanbul and try to do our best."

Salamanca Coach Lucas Mondelo"I have to congratulate to Schio: they made a great job and I wish them all the best in the Euroleague Final 8."

Salamanca guard Isabel Sanchez"It was a tough game as we expected: playing until overtime means that it was an interesting game until the end. Now we need to see our mistake and get better for the rest of the season."